An 18-year-old Ridgefielder, Tucker West, has earned the distinction of becoming the youngest male to qualify for an American Olympic luge team. West is a three-time USA Luge start champion, according to The Associated Press.
In the Winter Olympics scheduled for Feb. 7 to Feb. 23, West will part of a 10-person team representing the U.S. in the games in Sochi, Russia.
Local teachers who had West as a student were delighted with news of his latest athletic accomplishments.
Keep reading The News-Times for more on West’ selection.